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The rites and rituals following the death of a pope and his funeral explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
What happens when a pope dies? Inside the Vatican's historic, symbolic rituals
There are time-honoured rituals, some shrouded in secrecy, and a series of carefully planned events that are likely to take ...
An intimate look at Pope Francis's life at the Vatican
The pope’s schedule often included time for visiting prisons, hosting audiences in St. Peter’s Square and blessing newlywed ...
Two papal deaths 20 years apart, one expected, the other a surprise
When Pope John Paul II died on the evening of April 2, 2005, the whole world knew it would be coming at any moment.
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How Pope Francis' Death and the Papal Transition Will Impact Vatican Travel
On April 21, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88. Here's what travelers to Rome need to know.
Pope Francis’ conservative critics had a unique way to oppose him: a retired pontiff
Every pope has his critics. But Pope Francis’ conservative opponents were unique in that they actually had a living alternate ...
How Will a New Pope Be Chosen After Francis’ Death?
Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have ...
An Irish-born American cardinal is entrusted as the 'camerlengo,' running the Holy See between popes
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Kevin Farrell remembers the day Pope Francis asked him to be the camerlengo, the Vatican ...
Watch livestream: Mourners gather in Vatican City after Pope Francis dies at 88
Hundreds of visitors gathered in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on Monday, April 21 to mourn the death of Pope Francis.
When Is Pope Francis' Funeral? Vatican to Remember Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Pope Francis led the Catholic Church for 12 years. Now the Vatican is making arrangements for his papal funeral. Here's what ...
Where Will Pope Francis' Funeral Be Held? Inside the Vatican's Plan for a Simple, Powerful Farewell
The night before the funeral, the camerlengo will preside over the closing and sealing of the coffin in the presence of other ...
What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican's interim manager until a new pope is elected
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis' death on Monday morning, will serve as head of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected, according to the Vatican ...